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Valonia ventricosa
An interesting green algae, it is easily recognized and may grow solitarily or in clusters. with each sphere attached by minute hair-like rhizoids. The spheres, resembling shiny marbles, are up to 2 inches in diameter, yet each is only a single cell - one of the largest cells known in the natural world. Ventricaria is very tough, making it unattractive to herbivores
Spotted on May 31, 2013
Submitted on Feb 18, 2014
8 Comments
It is squishy and filled with liquid of sort, not air.
Cool spotting!
How does it feel?
Is it squishy, hard or filled with air?
Thanks, @Hema for appreciating :)
Albert, this picture has such a magical quality !
Yes, it is, @Hema and thanks.
Sometimes, the facts are more interesting than the picture :)
fascinating that the 2 inch i n diameter pearl is a single cell.
Thanks, @Gilma :)
Nice spotting, AlbertKang!! And very interesting.